Nursery: Westbury House School & Nursery

Position: Early Years Practitioner, Full-Time

Salary: Up to GBP24,250 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: New Malden, Surrey

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Early Years Team. Join us at Westbury House School & Nursery and play a crucial role in shaping young minds in the heart of New Malden, Surrey.

What We Offer

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 25% for first child

Up to 30 days holiday per year, increasing with service

DoctorLine access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out

Refer a Friend Bonus of GBP750

Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries

Free lunch provided daily for all staff!

Working at our Nursery

The nursery consists of two classes; one for children aged 2-3 and one for children aged 3-4. The experienced and fully qualified teachers and support staff are dedicated to the children at Westbury House, giving them the support they need to become skilful and confident members of the community. There is a positive attitude to learning throughout Westbury House, with an extensive curriculum and termly school trips. Children leave the Early Years stage with the skills required to excel in the next stage.

Capacity: 37 Places

Rooms: Little Learners (2 to 3 years), Preschool (3 to 4 years)

Opening Times: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year

About the Role

Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.

Keep a record of children's progress and reflect on learning practices.

Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.

Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.

Provide support to other nursery staff members and work collaboratively with them.

About You

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.

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If you believe your skills align with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

_Westbury House School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). _

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to GBP24,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Store discount

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

School type:

Day nursery

Preschool

Private nursery school

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Westbury - EYP